Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMcKoy's Smokehouse and SaloonHomemade Cornbread Recipe

Homemade Cornbread Recipe

Time40m
Serves8

Topped with Cheese

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, mix together the milk, egg, and melted butter until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Add Cheese

    Fold in half of the shredded cheese into the batter.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch square baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool and Serve

    Let the cornbread cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

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